Rod Franz has been involved with the City of Salina in some scope since 1996, when he was city finance director.
A lot has happened in 25 years, but Commissioner Franz commitment to the citizens of our town never wavered.
That's why, when Rod Franz suffered a detrimental fall on April 5, 2021, he was a tough one to replace on the City Commission.
However, when this fall brought on a traumatic brain injury and subsequent speech therapy, the replacement was necessary.
You may remember the City Commission voted to bring on Aaron Peck as Franz replacement, when Rod resigned under the eye of his family.
Up until now, Franz health status remained somewhat of a mystery.
However, we the public now know that Rod Franz is recovering well, thanks to Mayor Hodges presenting Commissioner Franz with a special proclomation of recognition for his years of service.
After reading the proclamation, Rod Franz thanked the Commission, the public, and his family. "Salina has been good to me. Being on the Commission was good for me."
Commissioner Franz, thank you, for your dedication to our City. Having you be a part of it has been good for us.
We are glad you are recovering, and look forward to hearing from you again!
